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49ers knock off Panthers to advance to NFC Championship game

(Charlotte, NC) -- Colin Kaepernick threw and rushed for a touchdown as the 49ers scored 17 unanswered points to sink the Panthers 23-10 in an NFC Divisional Round game from Charlotte. Kaepernick ended with 196 yards through the air and only 15 on the ground for San Francisco, which advances to play in its third straight NFC Championship Game. The Niners will take on the Seahawks in Seattle next Sunday. Anquan Boldin had eight catches for 136 yards in the win. Cam Newton tossed for 267 yards, one TD and two interceptions for Carolina. Steve Smith hauled in four receptions for 74 yards and the lone touchdown.